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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
ABOUT OF AGE.
Hugh J. Giiiens Twenty-nrst Year -
Merchant.

On the LIST Of March. 1887, II. J. 0illsa
entered upon the twenty first year OF bis eI.
perieuce as a merchant doing business for
himself He started on the ist Of March.
1867, with William Reddict. deceased. This
continued six years. when he began alone,
and so has remained ever since-fourteen
years. During this time he has made rapid
progress onward as a successful merchant
until his name has become as familiar IS
household words in everywhere In La sslle
county. From small beginnings be has gone
forward until he has abundantly succeeded,
aud now he constantly carries stock, which
as to its extent. variety and value allows no
other in this region to exceed or equal Il.
On the LIST of March every year 1t has a.
ways been his custom to invoice and start
anew with new goods suitable TO the season.
This IS one of the rules Of this house which
have always prevailed, This has been donei
and having cleared the shelves Of every
thing. has reflled them with
SPLENDID SPRING STOCK.
And as il has always been his custom Of
every year to improve upon the past, so he
will hold out greater inducements TO Gus
toners this year than ever before. The study
of this house will be TO make this the banner
year, in low prices. Nothing handled here
but standard goods in each and every de.
par,ment. From the immense sales made
by this house, it cannot only sell, but will
positively sell, goods during the present
year at such reductions from former prices
as will not fail to crafty as we'll as surprise
every customer.
NEW ARRIVALS OF GOODS
Are beginning to come every day, such rs
table linens, napkins, towelings, blesehed
and unbleached muslins, and sheetings'
prints, ginghams, Of all the leading lines;
also new carpets, just opened. These are
all good, new styles and very desirable; and
the prices upon them are very reasonable.
1t will pay every purchaser and housekeepcr
to call and examine the goods and get bot
tom prices before buying. Remember that
thi. house is determined not to keep infc.
rior goods nor be undersold.
Thanking the public for their twenty years
of generous patronage, promise, BY fair
dealing and just treatment of every one, to
merit the good wishes aud same kind pat
roaage for the future as | have received in
the past. Respectfully,
II. J. GILLEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Our investors who are interested in Kan
-as lands should call on Mr.. Geo. p Griffith,
First National Bank, who is here on a visit.
lie is in the real estate business at Hayes City
Kansas, where be has lived some years, and
is intimately acquainted by residence with
Kansas real estate offerings town lots, i'm
proved or unimProved farm lands, &C., and
besides having some bargains on his list, can
give buyers great deal Of information that
agents not from the ground cannot give their
customers excep, on hear say. .-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Bags, bags Of every kind and description
Large bags and small bags. Bags for use
and bags for beauty. Shoe ags, and stock
ing bags. soiled clothes bags, letc., etc.
Aprons too, large and small, plain and fan
cy. Aprons to wear while at work, aprons
to wear while resting. Come to the parlors
of the NJ. E. church, Tuesday evening,
March 10th. and buy one or more of the
above named articles. If you don't want to
buy come and see them any way. A special
feature Of the evening will be an art gale.
ry. in charge ofladies who are sure to make
it . success. Refreshments, consisting OF
coffee, doughnuts, cake and ice cream will
be served. Should the evening prove to be
very stormy, the Bag Bazaar will he held
on the following evening. An admittance
fee Of ten cents will be charged
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Obituary.


The wife of V. b. Weeks, Esq, died at the
home Of her father, Col. A. A. Price. In James
town, n. Y, on Saturday evening last, Of
consumption, aged A years, lacking q few
days. For several years she had been grad.
uslly sinking under the attacks Of this fear
full omplsint, and her death was no sur.
prise She was very estimable woman,
and highly respected by every one. She
left two children--a girl Of II years and one
q boy offs. Mr.. Weeks was called from here
two weeks ago to her bedside.
Mrs E. W. Phelps, formerly Of this city,
relict of Peter Phelps, died of heart disease,
and without moments warning. at the res.
idence OF her son, T. W. Phelps, Humboldt,
Kansas, Feb 10Th, in the 18th year Of her
age. The son accompanied the remains TO
lakewood cemetery, Chicago, for interment
by the side of her father. Mrs Phelps was
deservedy held in high esteem wherever she
had her home.
Mr. Frank Ackerman, a well known tailor
of this city, long employed al VIM. Irabing's,
died at Chicago, last evening, where he had
gone to be healed Of numerous cancer,
which had affected him since 1884. He was
member of several societies and left an in.
surance of 81, 600. The funeral will be from
his late dwelling, on west Madison street,
on Sunday, at 2P.M.
The funeral of A J. Denson will take
place from the residence, Ottawa Center,
this Saturday morning at 10 y'clock. Ser.
vices at the house by Rev DR.. Frederick.
Miss Nora. aged % years and 9 months,
only daughter of Mr.. d. b. Langley, keeper
Of the lock, two miles west of this city, died
March ID. after long illness.
Mr. Thomas O. Donnell, a most promising
student at St. Viateur's college, in this state,
died on Saturday morning last, after brief
illness af fever caused by a severe cold His
remains were brought here for burial Mon
day, and the funeral was largely attended
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. O'Don.
nell, of Wallace. lie WAS young gentleman
Of perfectly pure and upright character, and
was beloved By all who came in contact with
him.
The College Journal, edited in his school
pays a feeling tribute to his memory, giving
him the highest praise as student, and
describing his christian foriitude and trust
when dying.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Sudden Deaths.

Mr. John r Clevee, aged IS, respected
citizen OF Fall River, died at o'clock Fri
day morning, of cancer. His death has beer
expected at any time for long time. The
funeral will be on Sunday next. at IL
0 clock A. NJ, at his late residence on the
Louis Soule, farm. The funeral will be
conducted BY Marseilles Lodge, No. Az, A
F. & A. NJ. The Ottawa Commsndery is tc
meet in front of their hall on La Sale street
On Sunday, at 0 o'clock A. NJ, in full uni
form, mounted, 10 act as escort TO the fun
eral. 1t was reported on good authority later
that Mr.. Cleve's father, an old gentleman
aged over 10 years, living with his son, dice
OF II O'Clock ", from the effects Of the shocl
aud old age,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Treatment of interiors.

The first of March is called the FIRST
Spring" Whether il be so in reality or no,
il always seems TO call that delightful sea.
son to mind, and with it the "lerrors of
of house cleaning, and above al, paper hang
ing. How that purifying process used to
really terIity housckeepers' Nowadays,
aside from the disorder that must inevitably
occur, that process Of house identifying, like
many other things in modern hOusewifery,
has lost much Of its actual discomforts. The
process is, too, really process of house
identifying" in more decided sence than
ever before when the work is placed in the
hands Of one who understands how it should
be DONE aud what kind of goods should
be used. II s no reflection on the art in
stincs of the people to say that not one per
son in hundred knows how to" paper"
room. Like any other art work (for the
covering of interior walls is ART work. 1t re-
quires experience, good taste and sound
Judgment to fit the decoration to the room.
When this is done home is made a. beautiful
to the eyes and the art sense inherent in
every person.
This is the special field of usefulness that
the firm of IIapeman s Graham occupy at
this season Of the year; ana 1t is in no wise
putting to say that they alone occupy the
field in a manner worthy the good taste and
love Of the beautiful exhibited in this great
county. We found on interviewing Mr..
Graham, in charge Of this department, that
the styles for this season are very much
changed. The elaborate development Of
&" designs has been largely superseded, es.
pecially in dwellings, by the use OF Berges
new productions, in which the whole room,
side walls, freeze and ceiling are devel-
oped by the use of papers in which the main
figure is carried through the whole room
The effects produced are most pleasing, and
! il must be admitted, much more attractive.
There is no limit to the variety Of effects at
tainable in the hands of true decorator;
and we anticipate great change in interiors
when these new goods (which they are now
showing) are seen.
These gentlemen do their own paper
hanging. Employing the most capable
workmen by far the city has, they guaran,
tee satisfaction in all things: the effects
stated at the outset, and the permanent quail
ity Of their work As the orders on their
books (being for February several hundred
dollars heavier in volume than ever before
at that time) indicate an unusually busy
season, our advice to those intending to pa
per this spring is, both to select their paper
and to have a date fixed in advance for thu
EXECUTION Of their work This We anticipate
will he the only way to insure having the
work done when it is desired to have II dore
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Clean Up the Alley.

The board of health, of this city, at their
recent meeting, voted TO clean up every al
ley in the city, thoroughly and systemati-
cally Alderman Burke was intrustcd with
the work and he will have suitable number
of men and teams, which must not consist Of
snails and " crowbates." All persons who
have allowed rubbish to accumulate in the
rear of their premises are given sufficient
time TO remove it, In default thereof they
will be arrested and fned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Dress In.

As our large and varied spring stock
Of piece goods are now most all in we cor
daily invite all who are needing new suits
to come and see us. We have large, care
fully selected stock of foreign and domestic
goods, which we are making up in the most
approved style, at the lowest prices consis
tent with an honest legitimate business.
Good goods, honest dealing and one price
for all, is our motto. FisKE & BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Russeirs Furniture House.

Russell & Son have now larger and more
complete furniture house than has ever been
seen in Ottawa. Their building, . double
brick, two stories and q basement, 40 BY 20
feet on Ia Sale street. has been expressly
re.modeled and arranged forihe several de-
partments Of their business. The two base.
ments sre used as store rooms, one piled
full Of chairs, collins and boxes, tables. sc :,
and the other Of the finer grades Of furni
ture. Above, on the street, the two stores,
formerly separate, are now thrown into one,
and connected by large arched doors In front
and rear, and make . spacious space Of 40
by 90 feet, save In the rear Of the southwest
corner, in which is a room expressly devot.
cd 10 the undertaking department, and we'll
stocked with every variety Of goods belong
to samples Of parlor and bed sets. fancy
stands, &c, and is full Of superior and new
styles Of goods. The foor above tho north
half of the store is filled with handsome
parlOr furniture. The adjoining rooms, the
most desirable Hat in town, is occupied by
the family, and is very neatly and comfort.
ly furnished The establishment consists Of
i've rooms 70 by 30 feet, with good height
of ceiling, aud well lighted and all well
filed with goods in the furniture line, com.
prising everything that should be kept, or
that one may reasonably expect to find in q
first class furniture store. Back Of the
building is a convenient brick work shop.
The whole taken together make the most
complete and extensive furniture establish
ment anywhere in this region Of country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
BLAkE.-Goerge W. w. Blake and wife
have returned from Waco, Texas

Music &C.-The first of the series Of must
cal and social entertainments, given at j. f.
Porter's on Thursday evening, by the young
people of the Baptist church, was largely
attended, and passed off most delightfully."-
Solos in song, by Messrs. Harrison, Becky
Yentzer and Arthur Hook; duet by Misses
Emma Richardson aud Tina McNisnus; read.
ing by Miss Laura LiNdley; violin solo BY
Miss Stella Strawn, composed the enjoyable
programme. Refreshments were served and
the receipts and all were so satisfactory that
they resolved to have another soon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Dress Making Department,

W. II. Hull 4 Co. have added TO their dry
goods and carpet business dress making de-
partmsnt, in the elegant suit Of rooms over
their Madison street store, and given Miss
Sophie Matthias full charge. They invite
all to come and see their new rooms and II
wanting any thing in that line to consult
Miss Matthias. Entrance on Madison street
back Of Forbes drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
County Grange Meeting.

The Pomona Grange, of La Sale county
were in session here, at the court house, on
Thursday and Friday. They discussed the
question: "Will the adoption Of the inter
state commerce bill be benefit to the
farmers Of Illinois " lead by J. Il. Shaver
g. A. Willmarth, T.. Rowland, and F. Wheel
err. Mrs. j. Il. Shaver read a paper, and
other interesting exercises followed. The
Grange yesterday debated the question OF
abolishiug the board Of supervisors. and sub
shutting county commissioners Instead.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

FAILED. John =. Hoge, OF Grundy Co de.
PENDANT as an alleged horse thief, in case
transferred from that county 10 the circuit
court in Ottawa, attempted to commit sui
eide in Chicago, in hotel last Sunday, by
taking morphine. He took - grains Of that
drug, hut the timely application ola stomach
pump baked bis scheme
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

LEr rr-lhc city council have authorized
The Junior sherman Of the eth ward to take
measures to prevent the blocking up OF
streets and crossings by the c., d. Z, raf.
way ears on the vest siie. lie is empower
ell TO pa; special policeman on duty there
to arrest the train men and every body Goa
nected With the road who may persist in
violating the city ordinances.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Sunday viii be Young Mems Day, at the
Baptist church. There will be services al
$50 in the evening, consisting Of music anu
addresses by young men. At 1870 the pro
gram will consist of instrumental music anC
M lie solos, duets, quartetts, &C., and al
address by DR.. Gilbert Frederick. All are
invited, but the young men especially.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

RACES The Ottawa Dri wing Park Asso
citation raised more money than they called
for The entire public eagerly came up with
their subscriptions. Five thousand dollars
will be expended in the ground stand and
stalls alone. The track will be daisy
Work will begin as soon as the weather will
permit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Miss Matthias not only removes herself Ia
new and more commodious quarters, but
takes all her force Of sewing girls with her
New rooms 2O5 and POI Madison street. En-
trance back of Forbes drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Low BRIpGE.-The city council have sp,
pointed ID. A. Maher, Sol, L King and I.
d. Catlin committee to confer with the ca
nal commissioners relative to the proposed
low bridge on La Sale street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Heautify Your Homes.

In order to bring It in reach Of all who
wish TO beau,ify the streets Of Ottawa and
their home, we will sell any desired number
of those beautiful lowering Catalpa Trees for
ten cents piece, at our farm. Parties tax
ing them up themselves. FisKB & BSgM.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Removal.

Amer Monday next, March 7th). will
remove my dress making rooms to 2o5 and
2O7 Madison street. over hulls Madison 81
Store, where / shall be glad to see oil my
friends and patrons.
Miss SOPHIE MATTHIAS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

OpHs.-Gleim's barber shop, scorched by
the FIRE, has been fully repaired and is 80.
r." again. Mikes best, next door, con-
tinuei an interrupted Gov all the time. Mike
says "a saloon 10 an easy thing to start, and
when its gets to going You can't stop it
pretty quick
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

In the Methodist church, Rev. D. J.
Holmes will preach tomorrow morning on
the only question in arithmetic the Savior
asked. In the evening he will preach on
Sectarisnism and Proslyting Twin Relics Of
Barbarism. The public are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
DISSOLUTION.

The firm of Msckinley and Leland has tis-
solved by mutual consent. Mr.. MacKinley
will continue in the real estate, insurance
and brokerage business. while Mr.. Leland
will give his attention to law business
Both gentlemen will retain Offices in tho
postoftlce building.
Ottawa Ill. March /. 1887.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Go TO Fiske & Beem's, &c: one Of their
styl ish ready made suits and a Waterbury
watch for less money than the suit would
cost elsewhere,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

The ladies' Relief Society will meet on the
third Tuesday in March in the Supervisors
room Of the court house, at o'clock r. ",
and full attendance is desired, A. the So
ciety is out Of funds,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
For Sale Cheap.

House Of 10 rooms with good cellar and
barn, one door East of Mrs. C, Lindley''
residence. Inquire Of Geo. W. Ravens or
=. VI. LINpLEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

The most fastideous are pleased with the
immense variety Of gents furnishing goods
nj FIsKB 4 B,IM's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Yonng men, look in ut Oak Hall and see
the new spring styles tailor made suits, fit
perfect, and prices the lowest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Ur.--Yesterday there WAS big jump in
the prices of pork, amounting to sl.75, and
of live hofs of 10 cents wheat also gained
ten cents. Isit corner, or wari
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

FoUSD.-The place 70 buy boys knee
pants and shirts waists for school, cheaper
han mothers can make them, at Oak Hall
The one price clothiers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

ROAD Ayp SDmooL OFFICERS, will find a
full assortment Of blanks for their use at
Ilapcman & Graham
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Trunks and yalises of all sizes, shapes and
prices at FIsKE bfENs.
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BooKs.-During January 545 books wer
taken out by readers who patronize and ap
probate the Young Ladies Library.

Business at Lynch's is booming all round
There the best and the cheapest will Away:
be found.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

The big boom Mt Lynch.s beats the whole
west. Dry goods and lev prices until you
cant rest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

A big stock Of Carpets arrived this week
at Scott Bros. & Co.'S. The closing out
prices on the old stock will be continued
through next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

SPRING SrYLEs.-The latest and prettie-
styles at Oak Hall Don't forget it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Notice the bargains in White Goods and
Embroideres, all next week, at Scott Bros
& Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

big sale of Kid Gloves at Scott Bros. X
Co.'S. commencing today. Assorted sizes
and shades. Regular prices Sl.n, sl25
and $3.50 Choice Of this entire lot for 75c,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

PANTS, PANrs.-Dont forget the best FL.
ting and best styles can DC found at Oak
Hall, the one price olOthiers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

The best bleachel muslin for &c, and the
bee, uubleached shifting for &c, offered in
Ottawa, 1T Scott Bros, j. Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

The largest, incest and best stock Of
stylish hats are to be found at Eiskc &
Becm's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

A fresh stock of those 81 90 button boots,
Just received at J. Megaffn's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

You can try, bu. in vain, for no where arc
goods sold for less than they are at Lynch's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Try pair Of the sl.e0 button boots al
MegsRns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Indigo Blue Prints are only &c at Scot
Bros. s Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Carpets at Lynch's and prices way down
Nothing so good or so nice in the town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

A complete stock Of the $3.50 Rock Bot
tom shoes at j. Megafin's,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

New dress goods opening today at Scott
Bros & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Gents Linen Collars 4c at Scott Bros
Co.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-03

ssiJf Spsei6e Company, Afiaaia. Ga.
Gent.emen,-I was an engineer on the -
burg, Shreveport and Pacific raiiioa'
years ago, when my engine ~ss tirn'' o'0'
an accident The steam burned my ris"'
All around the elbow terribly lhai $50
doctors trying TO heal tho arm, but IN s's''.''I
months trial they we're unable 70 hea' =
wes unable 10 work much, or, iniee0' '''- =.
any. One day friend suggested 70 u, - ,. 80
swift's Specific; aud / dbL dozen 49,,
entirely healed the arm. STAGE whieh "'''
have been entirely wei. ...,,
When began taking $. \ 5 wss 'o0' '--.,.,
saturated with malaria, which | hal e'nu ,'.,
IN The low southern country, and win 'a "a.
Win which the doctors bad dosed me -,
s !. 5. drove Gus the malaria enat""
c,,ansed my bleed Of all ealomsL
IwouId not be without bottle OF = -.
INV house. as . general and perfect o'oO' F
Ger, for $50 TT 80.
Engineer for james n. Boyd 49,,
,.~,~ corner Sixth and Cary stress
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An0ther Richmond CRTe

A MANS ARM HEALED AFTER EIGHTEEN
MONTHS RUNNING FROM A ScAib.
Mr.. T. p. JONES, the wel-known ongine'f A1'
machinlst for james y. Boyd & Co.. u ~ ny
IS knosn 70 our citizens as rnan ouiin'"@'
worthy OF belief. lie gives his testimony q
his cure By :. 5. 5. Amy citizen can in'er''.'
him as 10 his remarkable case AMI get TO u'
tails OF the wonderful effect Of :. IS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-03

NOOK AND JOB WORK NE ALL.
ID KxEcuTED At Tue psfAfeA s